Great River Symposium 2025: Chen Yen
Chen Yen, PhD
Chen Yen is a 6 & 7-figure practice accelerator mentor and founder of Introverted Visionary, helping visionary acupuncturists get busier consistently with patients & grow fulfilling practices that run without them. This allows them to focus on helping people & changing the face of our healthcare system so it’s more integrated and less about drugs & surgery. Chen came from “the other side” as a pharmacist and kept a secret to herself about what she really thought of drugs. She then started and grew a business from 0 to 7 figures the introverted way, in less than 5 years.
As a pharmacist who worked on Native American reservations, hospital, clinic, and retail settings, she has seen the insides of the FDA and Merck. Jaded by the healthcare system, her mission is to wake up the planet and make holistic options mainstream and the first line of care. Clients include the American Society of Acupuncturists Chair, former American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine board Member, president & board members of acupuncture state boards and associations, past President of American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and past president of American Chiropractic Association Sports Council.
Session
FRIDAY, MAY 2 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Honoring the Patient and Unlocking Their Healing Potential
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, acupuncturists have an unprecedented opportunity to redefine their role as essential contributors to patient-centered, integrative care. Yet, many acupuncturists struggle to grow their practices and elevate their visibility. This presentation will empower acupuncturists to step into their potential as educators and leaders by leveraging the power of speaking to educate the public and healthcare providers, grow thriving practices, and advance the future of acupuncture. Through actionable strategies and inspiring examples, attendees will learn how to use speaking to share their expertise, foster trust, and build collaborative relationships. By stepping beyond the treatment room, acupuncturists can amplify awareness of the profession, inspire change, and shape the future of integrative medicine.